Howe Creek #3 Fire, British Columbia
The Howe Creek #3 Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Under Control classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Status: Out of Control
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Status: Being Held
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Status: Out of Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
49.5181, -118.4808
Current Situation
The Howe Creek #3 Fire is an active wildfire burning in British Columbia, Canada. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Under Control classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 minutes ago.
The fire is near Renata (28.9 km E), Deer Park (33.9 km E), Edgewood (38 km NE), Eholt (41.4 km S).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 26 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Howe Creek #3 Fire, British Columbia · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Renata
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Deer Park
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Edgewood
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Eholt
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Beaverdell
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Niagara
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Why This Fire Matters
- Lightning ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BC Howe Creek #3 |
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| Agency Fire ID | N61281 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province / State | British Columbia |
| Location | Howe Creek #3 |
| Latitude | 49.51810 |
| Longitude | -118.48080 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Response type | Full |
| Managing unit | Prince George Fire Centre |
| Nearby towns | Renata (18 mi E), Deer Park (21 mi E), Edgewood (24 mi NE), Eholt (26 mi S), Beaverdell (28 mi W), Niagara (28 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 27, 2026, 3:07 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | bcws |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Howe Creek #3 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Howe Creek #3 Fire is located in British Columbia, Canada at approximately 49.5181, -118.4808. Nearby towns include Renata (28.9 km E), Deer Park (33.9 km E), Edgewood (38 km NE), Eholt (41.4 km S).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Under Control. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-27.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Renata (18 mi E), Deer Park (21 mi E), Edgewood (24 mi NE), Eholt (26 mi S), Beaverdell (28 mi W), Niagara (28 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 2 minutes ago).